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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
3
Hon. J. Sterling Morton former secretary of agriculture argues for Bryan by condemning those who seek destruction of current conditions and praising those who would build up wage earning industries and thrift. He frames voting for Bryan as discontent and argues against Bryan as a path to progress.
General Franz Sigel issues an address urging German-American veterans to vote against Bryan and free silver. He appeals to veterans and their sons to unite as patriots, showing the “undying spirit” of wartime service to support the Grand Army of Republicans and Democrats for unity, safety, and prosperity of the American Republic.
Democratic papers hail Jesse Grant son of General Grant for joining their ranks. The episode recalls his bid for a U S Senate seat, once quietly noted by papers out of respect for his father, but widely discussed in California where he allegedly sought to influence the legislature in a Clark style maneuver.
An editorial asserts that Bryan forms an alliance with Croker and his evil forces, warning that this unholy partnership turns respectable Democrats against him and threatens his standing as lead beneficiary of the coalition.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle counters Bryan by recalling a past era, arguing that under Democratic rule the norm was different and urging a return to earlier standards during the Cleveland administration era.
The Colorado Springs Gazette cites a Lincoln era reform era speech praising broad gains: full employment, closed soup houses, rising bank deposits, low interest, increased per capita circulation, a strong dollar, and exports. It notes Cuba liberation, Pacific debt repayment, and America’s foreign finance stance under McKinley as promises fulfilled prior to Bryan.
Franklin MacVeagh pledges active support for William McKinley. In a letter to Vice Chairman Henry C. Payne of the Republican National Committee he explains why he backs the Republican standard bearer. MacVeagh, a sound money Democrat, previously ran for U.S. Senator six years ago.
Davenport reports a skunk is living in West Muscatine prompting locals to seek a glucose works or other rival. one resident even entered a kitchen and claimed space before leaving. Indianapolis Journal tallies foreign language press leanings showing a GOP majority across languages and among readers.
Betting odds in New York favor McKinley at two and a half to five. A copper plate engravers strike in New York City ends with workers returning at $90 weekly. Bishop Fowler in Chicago praises Lincoln and predicts McKinley honor tomorrow. Lipton teased about cornering markets. David Harum sales hit 550,000. Appletons bought manuscript after H S Stone rejected it. Trinity College receives $100,000 from Washington Duke with more gifts from the Duke family totaling $500,000 plus a $100,000 library. Mark Twain kin Orion Clemens recalled, sparking a debate on his fame and “Huck Finn.”
The Detroit Free Press notes that a large unemployed population is the most anxiety inducing standing army the nation will face, arguing this threat surpasses past fears of any other standing force.
Campaign gatherings listed for the campaign season include A. B. Cummins in Muscatine on November 1. Giesler and Kemble speak in Lake Township Lucas Grove on October 26. J. N. W. Rumple and W. L. Roach at Wilton on October 27. Jacob Hauck in Moscow on October 29. W. L. Roach in Montpelier on October 30.
Muscatine ward clubs meet weekly at K P dance hall with First Ward Monday Second Ward Friday and Third Ward Thursday while the fourth ward meets Monday at Stewart’s.
A compact ad suggests Jell O as a quick dessert option prepared in two minutes with hot water. Available flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at grocers.
The funeral of Mrs Mary E Long in Windfall Indiana drew a crowded Baptist church. She killed herself after her husband John W Long obtained a divorce and urged her to leave their home amid alleged ties with Mrs Mitchell. Mitchells husband had died by suicide linked to those relations. Attendees cheered the preaching and scuffled for calm as tensions and anger flared.
Washington reports a reverse to American forces in the Philippines but notes the action near Norvican Luzon as a bold stand by 40 men of Company H and 60 cavalry against 4,400 riflemen and 1,000 bolo men. Five officers and enlisted men were killed, nine wounded, four missing, with the enemy suffering about 140 dead.
In a four year old St. Clair county case David S Sage and wife died in a storm the court ruled the wife died first thus gifting the estate to the daughter Mabel Sage valued around 10000 dollars. Other items note Eastern Star officers elected in Des Moines and a Puerto Rico political observation.
Reports from Bermuda and New York cover naval salutes denied by Psyche commanders, and potential Irish viceroyalty changes with the Duke of Marlborough. Obituaries note Sims Reeves at 78, while Kipling offers Naulahka for sale and Rudyard plots a return. Accidents in Chicago claim lives and injuries. a bar of gold arrives in New York. a divorce suit advances. a stock of materials is vandalized in Chicago. New England and California items report on officials and editors.
A grocer promotes a dairy product offering Le mon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors. The note invites customers to try it today at participating stores.
Passengers from the West with tickets to New York or Philadelphia may take a stopover at Niagara Falls without any additional charge on Lehigh Valley Railroad.
Shops across town offer a free grand Schaeffer piano to the church lodge or organization with the most ballots by November 1. Ballots issued with each cash purchase must be deposited at Vienna Bakery within one week.
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